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The Remarkable Ray Lewis in photos

Perhaps one of the most celebrated players on the Baltimore Ravens, we take a look back at No. 52 and his impact on Baltimore.

This photo of Ray Lewis will greet Baltimore Ravens fans at the Green Turtle in Locust Point.

During the Denver Broncos AFC Wild Card game, Ray made 17 tackles (10 solo) -- the most on either team.

Beginning this season, Ray is the NFL's active career tackles leader. He has played in 222 games and is one of only two active players to hit the 2,000-tackle milestone. (Ray ranked first entering the season with 2,586 tackles.)

Also entering this season, Ray is the NFL's active interceptions leader, posting 31 picks during his career for 503 yards and three touchdowns.

In 2011's Week 6 win over Houston, Ray Lewis became the only player in NFL history to record 40 sacks and 30 interceptions in a career.

In 2008, Ray earned his 10th Pro Bowl berth after starting all 16 games, leading the team with 160 tackles.

Ray's single-game highest number of tackles was 25 against the New York Giants in 1997.

In 2003, Ray started all 16 games and earned the Associated Press NFL Defense Player of the Year honors for the second time (first time was 2000). Ray became just the sixth player in NFL history to win the honor multiple times.

In 2000, Ray was named the NFL Defensive MVP and Super Bowl MVP. He was a Pro Bowl starter and first team All-Pro while leading the Ravens to the Super Bowl -- all at the age 25.

In Super Bowl XXXV against the Giants, Ray recorded 11 tackles, five of which were solo.

Ray was a three-year starter at Miami. He declared for the draft after his junior season.

Ray kept a promise to his mother by graduating from the University of Maryland University College in 2004 with a degree in arts and sciences.

Not only did Ray finish the 24 credits he had remaining to earn his degree in business administration, he was also on the dean's list for most of the time he was enrolled.

Ray established the Ray Lewis Family Foundation to provide personal and economic assistance to disadvantaged youth in Maryland, Florida and beyond.

Through his foundation, Ray hosts an annual Back-To-School Kickoff Event each August, providing 1,200 Baltimore City school students with a free book bag, school supplies and snacks.

Each November, Ray donates a tractor-trailer load of food and personal care/hygiene items for Thanksgiving to more than 800 families in Baltimore.

Every December, Ray hosts the Ray Lewis Holiday Gift Marketplace in which more than 150 Baltimore youth enjoy holiday festivities, including a holiday meal and an opportunity to choose gifts for themselves and loved ones.

In January, Ray distributes coats, gloves, blankets and hats to 300 youth and seniors in Baltimore.

The retiring, future Hall of Fame linebacker is known as the "General" amongst his teammates, NFL.com says.

There are T-shirts emblazoned with his number and "Raylentless" and "Let's Keep Dancing!"

"Try getting in the Passenger seat and let God be in the Driver seat. These few weeks have taught me to respect," @raylewis

"I cannot thank my fans enough for the love and respect that they have showed me. I will honor you all thru my effort. Thank you. Love, Ray," @raylewis

"I want to personally thank all of the fans that made last weekend a special moment for myself and the entire football world. Looking forward to Saturday. Leave your mark. Love, Ray," @raylewis

Watch behind-the-scenes coverage from the Ravens Broadcast Team on WBAL-TV 11.